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Interesting Times In Federal Prison Camp
Well these are some interesting times in Federal Prison Camp! Well, it is 2017, the year I exit Federal Prison. There is some sort of psychological euphoria associated with being able to say " I get out of prison this year". I still do not know the date of my...
Institutionalized: He does not want to leave Federal Prison?
Institutionalized: He does not want to leave Federal Prison? I suspect we have all heard a story about a prisoner who adjusts so well to life in prison that He does not want to leave when his sentence expires. I always believed that this was one of those "prison...
Why Do People Fail In Prison?
Why Do People Fail In Prison? On New Year's Eve I filmed a video about the uselessness of New Year's goals in prison. Further, I mentioned that I had yelled at a defendant who called me. That defendant, a lawyer who plead guilty to bank and mail fraud, is surrendering...
A Federal Prison Camp Story: Violating Probation
A Federal Prison Camp Story: Violating Probation Recently, I wrote that I was getting away from telling "stories" about the struggles other prisoners are experiencing here at Pensacola Federal Prison Camp. I believed that the stories were becoming boring and...
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM FEDERAL PRISON CAMP
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM FEDERAL PRISON CAMP This is my last Christmas in prison! I want to get it over with as soon as possible so I can focus on 2017 and my return to my family. Clearly, the holiday season is an emotionally difficult time for most prisoners...
How to Use Guilt and Shame in Federal Prison
How to Use Guilt and Shame in Federal Prison During a federal prison term, prisoners are required to take certain classes to assist them in the reentry process. The required classes are specified by the prisoner's case manager. Some of the classes are boring and have...
WORST DAY IN FEDERAL PRISON?
WORST DAY IN FEDERAL PRISON? I sat around with the PPDS (Pensacola Prison Discussion Society) on election night discussing the election returns. Most prisoners are Clinton fans because they believe that she is an advocate of prison and sentence reform. I have learned...
What is a 5K Motion in White Collar Crime Sentencing?
What is a 5K Motion in White Collar Crime Sentencing? "My lawyer told me if I cooperate I might be able to get a 5K1 letter. He told me it could help my at my sentencing," a defendant who plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud and securities told...
500 Days In
500 days in. I've now been a prisoner of the united states government for 500 days. its hard to comprehend how much time has gone by. I'm trying every day to optimize this time to get healthy, improve my body and mind, and work on ideas for the future. I am now in the...
Ready Player One
ready player one I just completed reading an absolutely fantastic book, ready player one. if you like the 80s, especially 80s games definitely read this book. I have to send the author an UltraCade machine when I get out.
